Ndakh

/ n-DAKH /
Gender
Boy
Origin
🇸🇳 Senegal
Religion
Traditional
First Seen
Trait
First

Meaning & Etymology

The firstborn

The firstborn

Etymology

Derived from the Serer word ndakh meaning ‘first’ or ‘firstborn’.

Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Atlantic > Northern > Cangin > Serer

Cultural context

Ndakh is a name that celebrates the birth of the first child, a significant event in Serer culture.

Symbolism

Represents the honor and responsibility associated with being the first child in the family.

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